Surgically Managed Malakoplakia of the Spine: A Case Report.

CASE: A 66-year-old woman with polymyositis and recurrent urinary tract infections presented with lumbar pain and progressive lower extremity neuropathy. Imaging showed lytic destruction of the vertebral bone from L2 to L4 with extension into adjacent musculature. Histological examination demonstrated Michaelis-Gutmann bodies consistent with malakoplakia. The patient underwent revision T12-sacrum posterior fusion, L2-5 laminectomy, and anterior L3-4 corpectomy, followed by L2-4 anterior stabilization and a 6-week course of ceftriaxone. At 3 months postoperatively, she was asymptomatic without recurrence. CONCLUSION: Malakoplakia of bone should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lytic bone lesions and can be effectively treated with surgical debulking with penetrative antibiotics.

Malakoplakia and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis treated with nephrectomy: A case report.

RATIONALE: Malakoplakia and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis are chronic inflammatory conditions of the kidney characterized by the infiltration of inflammatory cells. PATIENT CONCERNS: An 82-year-old female patient had a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and end-stage renal disease under hemodialysis. She was admitted repeatedly 4 times within 4 months due to urosepsis. DIAGNOSIS: The enlarged right kidney with a low-density lesion at the right middle calyx, and a well-enhanced ureter were noted on the computed tomography scan. Therefore, xanthogranulomatous inflammation was suspected. Semi-rigid ureteroscopy with biopsy was performed, and xanthogranulomatous inflammation of the ureter was confirmed on the pathology report. INTERVENTIONS: After right open radical nephrectomy was performed, the final pathology report revealed malakoplakia with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. OUTCOMES: After the surgery, she has no longer suffered from urosepsis for 8 months, and there were no adverse event or recurrence noted. LESSONS: With this case report, we aim to emphasize that these 2 diseases are not mutually exclusive, but they may exist simultaneously in the same patient.

Malakoplakia prostate presenting as urinary retention: a report of two cases and review of the literature.

Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory condition, which primarily occurs in genitourinary tract, with prostatic malakoplakia being extremely rare. We present two cases of acute urinary retention, with clinically firm nodular prostate and a raised serum prostate-specific antigen. Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostatic biopsy showed features of malakoplakia. There was a significant reduction of size of prostate on transrectal ultrasonography after 4 weeks of antibiotics. However, one patient had failed trial without catheter and was subjected to transurethral resection of prostate. The biopsy of the prostatic chips also showed features of malakoplakia. Other patient improved symptomatically after antibiotics and was managed conservatively. Both the patients are on regular follow-up and are asymptomatic. Prostatic malakoplakia presenting as urinary retention is very uncommon with around 12 cases in the literature. Recognition of prostatic malakoplakia is important because clinically it can masquerade prostatic malignancy. Treatment with antibiotics is necessary before subjecting the patients for surgery in patients with obstructive symptoms.

Cecal Malakoplakia - an Unusual Cause of Anemia in Liver Cirrhosis.

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Bladder Malakoplakia Simulating Neoplasm in a Young Girl: Report of a Case and Review of Literature.

Malakoplakia is a granulomatous disorder caused by infectious process. It was described by Von Hanseman in 1901 for the first time and then by Michaelis and Gutman in 1902.  Although the most frequent site of involvement is genitourinary tract, various organs have been reported to be affected. The peak age incidence is about 50 years and it is rare in childhood. In this paper we report a case of bladder malakoplakia which to our knowledge is the youngest with isolated bladder malakoplakia that has been reported.

A Case of Cutaneous Malakoplakia in the Head and Neck Region and Review of the Literature.

Malakoplakia is a rare inflammatory condition that typically occurs in the urinary tract. The cutaneous form is less prevalent, and most commonly occurs in the perianal or genital regions. Here we present a 61 year old lady with cutaneous malakoplakia of the neck, which was successfully treated with surgical excision and a prolonged course of ciprofloxacin. We follow our case report with a discussion and literature review of all seventeen previously reported cutaneous head and neck malakoplakia cases from the literature. A diagnosis of cutaneous malakoplakia should be considered in nodular, ulcerated or discharging lesions that are refractory to treatment. Histology is essential, not only to diagnose malakoplakia, but also to exclude other important differential diagnoses, such as malignancy. Combined surgical excision and prolonged antibiotic courses appear to have the highest success rate. Antibiotics should be culture specific, but quinolones appear to be the best empirical choice.

Xanthogranulomatous cystitis with malacoplakia, leading to spontaneous intraperitoneal perforation of the urinary bladder in a 9-year-old girl.

A 9-year-old girl presented with sudden onset continuous abdomen pain, oliguria and constipation for 2 days. Ultrasound of the abdomen and voiding cystourethrography revealed intraperitoneal perforation of the urinary bladder. Cystoscopy showed two perforations at the dome of the bladder. Open surgical repair of the perforations was performed and biopsy was taken from their edges. Histopathological examination of biopsied material revealed malacoplakia with xanthogranulomatous cystitis. The patient was doing well at 15 months follow-up. Xanthogranulomatous cystitis with malacoplakia leading to spontaneous bladder perforation has not been reported earlier in the English literature.

Colorectal malakoplakia in a child presenting as multiple polyposis coli.

Malakoplakia of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder, usually affecting the descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. It is commonly seen in adults. Only few cases have been reported in children. We report a case of malakoplakia of colon and rectum in a 7-year-old child who presented with multiple polyposis coli.

Testicular malakoplakia: a rare sonographic mimic of malignancy.

Testicular malakoplakia is a rare, benign condition that most often occurs in an immunocompromised patient with chronic infection. Its occurrence is acute, with pain and testicular enlargement. Sonography is commonly performed to evaluate the patient for epididymitis or torsion. The appearance of testicular malakoplakia on sonography examination has only rarely been described, making its diagnosis challenging. Because its appearance overlaps with testicular neoplasm and infection, it should be considered when making a differential diagnosis of a diffuse testicular abnormality in the appropriate clinical setting.

Endoscopic mucosal resection of a rectal malakoplakia in a healthy adult.

Malakoplakia in the gastrointestinal tract is rare in healthy young people without underlying disease. Sufficient tissue is required for accurate diagnosis. We describe a malakoplakia that developed in a healthy young woman and was treated by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). A 40-year-old woman with a history of taking oral contraceptives until one year earlier was referred to our hospital with anal bleeding and constipation. A colonoscopy carried out at our another hospital 18 months earlier disclosed no abnormal findings. Colonoscopy at presentation revealed a yellowish-white tumor, 5 mm in diameter, in the rectum. The lesion was slightly protruded and had a smooth flat surface, without erosion or ulceration. EMR was carried out for a definitive diagnosis. Histopathological examination showed that the tumor contained granular histiocytes, positive for CD68 and negative forcytokeratin (AE1/AE3). Several histiocytes contained intracytoplasmic round bodies (Michaelis-Gutmann bodies), which reacted positively with periodic acid-Schiff and calcium (Von Kossa) stains. Intracytoplasmic Escherichia coli (von Hansemann bodies) were identified by Giemsa staining. Based on these results, the tumor in the rectum was diagnosed as a malakoplakia. Following EMR, the patient did not receive further treatment for malakoplakia because she had no symptoms associated with malakoplakia. She has been well for more than 9 months, with no symptoms of disease. Awareness of colorectal malakoplakia is important in patients taking steroids, including oral contraceptives.

Pulmonary malacoplakia at early stage: use of polymerase chain reaction for detection of Rhodococcus equi.

Malacoplakia is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by the accumulation of benign macrophages associated with pathognomonic Michaelis-Gutmann bodies (MGBs). It is usually found in the genito-urinary tract, and has been associated with immunocompromised states. In this short report, we present 5 patients with pulmonary nodules clinically suspicious for primary or metastatic lung cancer. The histologic examination of the surgical specimens revealed a nonspecific granulomatous chronic disease, and despite the paucity of classical MGBs, a pulmonary malacoplakia was suspected. In all cases the opportunistic pathogen Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) was identified by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, leading to the final pathological diagnosis of malacoplakia. We conclude that pulmonary malacoplakia associated with R. equi is a rare disease affecting also immunocompetent patients. The pathogenesis and the diagnostic problems are discussed. Since infection by R. equi is treatable, the importance of its early recognition should be emphasized.

Gallbladder malakoplakia in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a rare entity.

Gallbladder malakoplakia in type 2 diabetes mellitus is a rare condition. Differentiating malakoplakia, which is a more aggressive disease condition with possible genetic abnormality from a more benign but closely related condition such as xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis, is of prognostic importance in postoperative patient management and follow-up.

Pleural malakoplakia caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in a patient after stem cell transplantation.

Malakoplakia is a disease especially of the urinary tract with typical plaques most frequently observed in the urinary bladder's mucosa. In the context of immunosuppression malakoplakia can also occur in other organs. Some of these extravesical malakoplakias are associated with an infection by Rhodococcus equi, a rare human pathogen well known from veterinary medicine. Here we present the first case of a pleural malakoplakia without lung involvement caused by a proved Rhodococcus equi infection.

Pulmonary malakoplakia: a report of two cases.

Malakoplakia of lung is an unusual condition that has been reported to occur in association with immunocompromised state, particularly in those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. We present two cases of pulmonary malakoplakia in immunocompetent individuals. The diagnosis was made on histopathological examination of surgically resected specimen.

[Case of renal parenchymal malakoplakia presenting as sepsis and treated with nephrectomy].

Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by defective macrophage function, most of which involve the genitourinary tract, and renal parenchymal involvement is uncommon. We present a case of malakoplakia affecting renal parenchyma. A 46-year-old woman with pyrexia and jaundice was referred to our department. Abdominal enhanced CT scan revealed a left pyelonephritis with ureteral stone and bilateral renal abscesses. Despite the insertion of a left ureteral stent and administration of antibiotics, the patient showed persistent high fever and elevated CRP, and no obvious improvement in clinical and imaging data. In view of the limited effectiveness of the conservative treatment in this case, we decided to perform left nephrectomy. The diagnosis of malakoplakia was made based on the histopathological findings of von Hansemann cells and Michaelis-Guttmann bodies detected in the nephrectomy specimen. She is clinically healthy up to the present (50 months after surgery) with normal clinical indicators and CT findings.

Perianal cutaneous malakoplakia in an immunocompetent patient.

Malakoplakia is an uncommon inflammatory condition usually affecting the genitourinary tract, which has been associated with infections, tumors, and immunocompromised states. The condition has been reported in many different organs and it may rarely involve the skin. We describe a case of an isolated perianal cutaneous malakoplakia in an immunocompetent 23-year-old Syrian male.

Malakoplakia presenting as an enlarging neck mass: Case presentation and review of the literature.

BACKGROUND: Malakoplakia is a very rare chronic inflammatory disorder, first described in 1902. In 75% of cases, the condition affects the genitourinary tract. Five cases of malakoplakia affecting the neck were previously reported in the literature. METHODS AND RESULTS: An 83-year-old woman presented with an enlarging mass in the posterior triangle of the neck that was histologically confirmed as malakoplakia. Presenting features are often nonspecific, and the diagnosis is dependent on histological findings. The characteristic microscopic findings are of Michaelis-Gutmann (M-G) bodies that stain positive with periodic acid-Schiff reagent, von Kossa's reaction for calcium, and Perl's ferrocyanide reaction to ferric iron. CONCLUSION: Although rare, a diagnosis of malakoplakia should be considered in patients with an enlarging mass. This may mimic the presentation of malignancy, particularly in patients in whom erosion through skin occurs, and histological confirmation is advocated.